In a match packed with drama and surprises, Shanghai Port clinched a 3-1 victory over Changchun Yatai in northeast China's Jilin Province, boosting their position to third in the Chinese Super League standings. The game, which took place on the road in Changchun, captivated fans from start to finish.
The match got off to an unexpected start when a drone briefly interrupted play in the 16th minute 🚁. Despite the distraction, Shanghai Port took control when an own goal by Changchun's Abduhamit Abdugheni broke the deadlock, giving the visitors a narrow 1-0 lead.
Drama continued as Changchun nearly equalized just minutes later. Ohi Omoijuanfo struck the ball from close range, but a VAR check ruled his effort invalid due to a handball infringement. This twist kept Shanghai Port in the driver's seat.
Shanghai Port extended their lead in the 71st minute with a brilliant finish from Gabriezinho, energizing the fans and setting the stage for an intense finale. Although Changchun managed to pull one back after a VAR-awarded penalty saw Omoijuanfo convert his spot kick, the game's climax came in stoppage time.
In the final moments, Kuai Jiwen made a decisive run into the box before assisting Xu Xin for a third goal, sealing an emphatic win. With 11 wins in 17 games, the two-time defending champions now find themselves just one point behind Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Shenhua, setting up a tantalizing clash between the top two clubs on Saturday night. ⚽🔥
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Shanghai Port overtake Chengdu Rongcheng for third place in CSL
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